Knight of Columbus

History

History of the Knights of Columbus On Oct. 2, 1881, a group of men met in the basement of St. Mary's Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, these men formed a fraternal society that would one day become the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. They sought strength in solidarity, and security through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause: they vowed to be defenders of their country, their families, and their faith. These men were bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americas, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New World. Their efforts came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights of Columbus on March 29, 1882. They were Knights of Columbus.

Specialties

The formal banquet dining area is approximately 1650 sq ft. The dining capacity is 160, and assembly is 256. There is a moderate sized reception hall upon entrance that leads to the formal banquet hall. Additional amenities includes a full bar in a separate room, and a large kitchen with ample food preparation facilities. There is an extra moderate sized room to provide for any supplementary use. This banquet hall also provides 2 fully renovated restrooms for both men and women. Hall Rates: Base Rate is $995 (5 hours hall use + 2 hours for set up) $500 Deposit Required Includes Tables, Chairs, On Site Parking and Insurance Full Bar Available with Stage and Dance Floor DJ or live band accessible No Outside Alcohol Allowed Kitchen available for $200